Kindiki: We will develop all parts of Kenya indiscriminately, transform citizens’ lives equitably

Kenya Kwanza Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that his government will complete development projects across all 290 constituencies, regardless of their represented opposition MPs. In a speech at a public rally in Nyeri County, Deputy President Kindiki emphasized that political differences would not influence how national resources are distributed.

He insisted that the Kenya Kwanza government is committed to serving all Kenyans equally, stating "We only have Kenyans who have a right to development and delivery of quality services."

Speaking at the inspection of the Gakindu Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market, Kindiki urged opposition leaders to avoid mobilizing residents against government development initiatives, describing such opposition as "backward and unpatriotic." He clarified that development is not a political reward but a duty to citizens who depend on public investment for essential services like roads, electricity, markets, and housing.

The Deputy President stressed that development should not be politicized and dismissed claims of failure in delivering promised projects.

Kindiki also announced that the Gakindu ESP Market is 20% complete and would be finished by December 31. He directed that a new contractor take over the stalled Mukurweini Central modern market project. The government's development efforts include 600 modern markets across the country, including 13 fresh produce markets in Nyeri County, with a total investment of Sh17 billion in markets, affordable housing, and student hostels in Nyeri. The administration has also invested Sh5 billion in similar projects, undergoing procurement.

On electricity access, the Deputy President announced the expansion of 16 Last Mile Connectivity projects in Mukurweini, valued at Sh31 million, with 16 more projects planned to connect an additional 2,200 households. In agriculture, Kindiki announced a reduction in the price of subsidized fertilizers from Sh7,000 to Sh2,500 per 50-kilogramme bag, with further reduction to Sh2,000 in October. Nyeri County has received 13 milk coolers under the national programme, with an additional 670 ordered for delivery in December.

The Deputy President called on politicians to promote peaceful competition and warned against inciting young people to violence or destroying property. He cited the 2002 presidential contest between Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta as an example of political competition that did not result in destruction. Kindiki urged leaders to unite in addressing illicit alcohol and drug abuse, emphasizing that public health concerns should not be politicized.

He reiterated that the government's development agenda aims to improve livelihoods across the country, regardless of political divisions, and challenged critics to assess the government's performance through the ongoing projects in different constituencies.